THat smile that has kept the world amazed, the world envying the strenght and resilience of your people

Those who mocked you for decades with labels like "failed" surely knew that you would not be down for too long

While you lay injured and unloved they took turns to steal slices of your worth Your children too took their share

And far they did try and from you

But who were they fooling, without you they could not survive their guilt became like an uncut umbilical cord dragging them back to their birth

The new "homes" they made for themselves, decorated with fake smiles and borrowed "this is where we belongs" soon sang tunes to make them go home Now in their droves they return to you, repentant; having swallowed bitter pills of truth abroad

Many may return unrecognisable, with foreign tongues and frightening customs Nevertheless they are your children, returning home, heart worn on sleeve Ready to rebuild and never again leave your side